Three

I opened my eyes and found that the pillow was already half wet. I touched my face and realized that I had cried again. I dreamt of that breakup scene once more, and in the dream, I cried uncontrollably. I wondered if I could try harder, would I be able to appear in Anyixuan's life a little earlier, and perhaps, there wouldn't have been anything with Xinmeng?

You, you only have eyes for your precious daughter" Mother pouted and complained

This, in fact, I have been communicating about and have also reached out to acquaintances, but it is indeed very difficult to handle right now. However, St. John's has an expansion exam every semester, so we can wait until next semester to take the exam. " A trace of helplessness and guilt appeared on my father's face, "I'm sorry, daughter.

"Baby, Daddy is back." As soon as Daddy entered the door, he smiled at me first, then changed his shoes and walked in

"Stop being so glib. How have you been communicating about the school matters?" Mother shot a glare at Father, "It's been almost half a month already."

"Hmm, good, I hope you can keep it up." Dad smiled and patted my head, his eyes filled with endless satisfaction

After spending some time with my parents watching their favorite TV series, I returned to my own room. The summer vacation is coming to an end, and I picked up my books, intending to study diligently. The early bird catches the worm, after all. I have never considered myself particularly smart, and getting into St. John's University certainly cannot rely on luck. My comfortable haven, please wait for me; I will definitely catch up with you!

Enough, enough, let's eat well. Although it wasn't successful, it is still a good piece of news. Darling, your father and I have paved the way for you, but you must also put in your own effort. You know our family is not wealthy, nor are we so-called connected individuals. While we can inquire about opportunities, whether you can succeed ultimately depends on yourself. " Mother swatted away father's hand and sat down at the dining table, ready to eat. Darling, your father and I have paved the way for you, but you must also put in your own effort. You know our family is not wealthy, nor are we so-called connected individuals. While we can inquire about opportunities, whether you can succeed ultimately depends on yourself. " Mother swatted away father's hand and sat down at the dining table, ready to eat

"You are the wind and I am the sand, entwined and lingering until the ends of the earth..." The familiar song wafted out from the television, while I continued to peel garlic, oblivious to it. How childish of me to have followed such a trivial drama every day back then.

"What? I don't understand, who do you want to be with?" My mind went completely blank

Father's eyes were slightly red as he excitedly embraced Mother and said, "Wow, our daughter has really grown up, she is so understanding now. Look, our daughter will definitely be very successful in the future!"

Oh dear, those TV dramas are quite unfulfilling; it is even more interesting to accompany my mother in cooking.

"What about me?" My tears also fell down, "Is it Xinmeng? The woman you love the most?" My voice trembled as I spoke that name, which had become blurred in my memory.

"If it weren't for my beautiful, gracious, elegant, and charming wife, how could I have such a wonderful daughter?" The father quickly reassured the mother.

"Xizi, I am sorry." An Yixuan turned and left

"What? Break up?" I stared wide-eyed at An Yixuan, who was dressed in all black, "Why? I don't want to."

Dad, I was involved in today's meal. I said proudly

"She is the woman I once wronged. We were together for a long time, but later... In short, I let her down." An Yixuan's eyes remained as clear as ever, yet they were filled with sorrow.

Mother's hand that was chopping vegetables came to a halt, and her gaze at me was once again filled with disbelief: "Your favorite TV drama is airing, and you actually aren't going out to watch it?"

This meal was finished in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. After the meal, I took the initiative to help my mother wash the dishes and tidy up. Returning to the age of 16, I also want to make up for the filial piety I had not fulfilled. Looking at my parents sitting closely together in the living room, I felt a surge of emotions. I used to be unaware of the blessings I had. It is only through experience that I realize how fortunate it is to have such peace and joy, and how happy the days spent together as three people are! Reflecting on adulthood, busy with work and making money, busy with romance, and busy with socializing, I have instead set aside family ties. Looking at my parents sitting closely together in the living room, I felt a surge of emotions. I used to be unaware of the blessings I had. It is only through experience that I realize how fortunate it is to have such peace and joy, and how happy the days spent together as three people are! Reflecting on adulthood, busy with work and making money, busy with romance, and busy with socializing, I have instead set aside family ties.

No wonder I could smell the aroma as soon as I came upstairs, I am really hungry. Dad walked over to the dining table and took a sniff.

"Is this really my precious daughter?" Mother murmured to herself, and then continued to cook in silence. Dinner consisted of the usual three dishes and a soup: braised spare ribs, stir-fried cabbage, shredded potatoes, and tomato egg soup. Because of my own efforts, I found the meal particularly delicious, sitting at the dining table eagerly waiting for Father to come home. A cough was heard from outside the door, and I instantly felt invigorated

"Xizi, let's break up." An Yixuan's face bore an expression of resoluteness

Dad, it is I who should apologize. You have truly worried yourself sick for my education. I know that my desire to attend St. John's is quite unreasonable, as I have not been diligent enough in my studies. Since it is not feasible, I will let it go. This semester, I will study hard, and next semester, I will definitely be able to get into St. John's! Looking at my father's apologetic face, my heart feels shattered. Clearly, it was I who was being unreasonable, and it was also my inadequate grades that led to this situation, yet I insisted on making my parents responsible. Perhaps it is only by growing up that one can truly understand the tolerance parents have for their children.

During the rare summer vacation, 10 years ago I used to play outside almost every day, but now I have lost interest in the activities of those children. Therefore, I obediently stay at home every day, helping with household chores, and occasionally assisting in the kitchen, which makes my mother quite uncomfortable, as she looks at me with a strange expression.

"Xizi, we are not suitable for each other, I... I have to be responsible for another person..." An Yixuan lowered his head, and for a moment, his expression showed a hint of guilt

"Daughter, you are really well-behaved; you can even cut fruit now." Mother was so surprised when she saw me handing her the peeled apple that her jaw nearly dropped.

The snowflakes dance in the sky, freezing my entire body. I feel as if a sharp sword has deeply pierced my heart, with no blood, yet shattering my internal organs.